JSF POLYTECHNIC BOMAKA B UEA

COURSE TITLE: PRINCIPLES OF -FINANCE

COURSE DESCRIPTION
The course principle of finance seeks to give the students the
necessary overview about the financial system, the practicality in
the field of banking such as the regulatory body and also
elucidate related concepts on the subject matter. The course will
also seek to introduce the students to the international world of
finance and banking.
COURSE OBJECTIVES
After studying this course the learner should be able to
Define and describe the elements that make up the financial
system
Explain the concept of direct and indirect financing.
Distinguish between primary and indirect securities.
Definition of financial instrument and the broad categories of
financial instruments.
Differentiate marketable and non marketable securities.
Outline the participants in the financial market and also be able
to describe the share and debt market, and name their
collective name.
Describe the context of banking and explain the principles of
banking.
Comprehend

what money is and describe the different

measures of money.
Elucidate the concept of risk.

 Elucidate the concept of banking and also expound on the

rational, objectives and principles of regulation.

KEY TOPICS
THE FOLLOWING TOPICS SHALL BE TREATED IN THIS COURSE

SOURCES OF FINANCE
FINANCIAL SYSTEM (LENDERS AND BORROWERS).
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
FINANCIAL MARKETS.
FINANCIAL INTERMEDIATION
MONEY CREATION
RISK IN BANKING
BANKING MODELS AND PRUDENTIAL REQUIREMENTS
PRICE DISCOVERY

REFERENCES
Prof. Dr. AP Faure Financial system: An introduction
Furness, EL, 1972. An introduction to financial economics.
London; Heinemann.
Meshkin, FS and Eakins Financial markets and institutions.
Readings. Addison Wesley.

COURSE INSTRUCTOR: Mr. SUH DERRICK

NUMBER: 679954394

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